2001 Fiat Palio vs. 1980 Renault Fuego
To start off, 2001 Fiat Palio is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Renault Fuego. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Renault Fuego would be higher. At 1,910 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Fiat Palio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Renault Fuego (63 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2001 Fiat Palio. (62 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Renault Fuego should accelerate faster than 2001 Fiat Palio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Fiat Palio weights approximately 96 kg more than 1980 Renault Fuego.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2001 Fiat Palio (118 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Renault Fuego. (103 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2001 Fiat Palio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Renault Fuego.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Fiat Palio | 1980 Renault Fuego | |
Make | Fiat | Renault |
Model | Palio | Fuego |
Year Released | 2001 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1910 cc | 1397 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 62 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 118 Nm | 103 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 77 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1014 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 56 L |